McCombs MBA Kira Interview Questions 2026
The McCombs Kira video interview is your one chance to show who you are as a person before the interview round. Practice with real questions reported by applicants, with the same countdown timer, camera format and pressure as the actual Kira.
25 McCombs Kira interview questions reported, with the real Kira format and pressure
PracticeMcCombs Kira questions (updated 2026)
2027 intake · 25 questions reported by applicants
- 1
What are your post-MBA goals, and what are your backup paths if your plan doesn't work out?
- 2
A teammate is struggling with a task that doesn't play to their strengths, but roles have already been assigned. What would you do?
- 3
Tell us about an ambitious goal you set. Why did you set it, and how did you go after it?
What McCombs asks in Kira
Applicants have reported 25 McCombs Kira questions. The most common themes are why MBA & this school, teamwork & conflict, and values & self-awareness. Compared with the other schools we cover, McCombs asks noticeably more values & self-awareness questions.
- Why MBA & this school · 5 questions
e.g. "What are your post-MBA goals, and what are your backup paths if your plan doesn't work out?"
- Teamwork & conflict · 4 questions
e.g. "A teammate is struggling with a task that doesn't play to their strengths, but roles have already been assigned. What would you do?"
- Values & self-awareness · 4 questions
e.g. "Introduce yourself, focusing only on your life outside of work."
- Pressure & ambiguity · 3 questions
e.g. "Share a story with us about a time when you might have used some extra help. How did you go about asking for assistance?"
McCombs Kira FAQ 2026
What is the McCombs Kira video interview?
The McCombs Kira video interview is a timed video assessment that is part of your MBA application. A question appears, you get 10 seconds to prepare, then the camera records your answer for up to 1 minute 30 seconds, with one take only. You can't know your exact questions in advance, but you can practice first with the same format and real questions reported by applicants.
Read more about how the Kira assessment works and how to prepare for a Kira interview.
How long is the McCombs Kira assessment?
The McCombs Kira assessment has 6 questions, with 10 seconds to prepare and 1 minute 30 seconds to answer each. That is about 10 minutes of timed questions, plus a short system check at the start.
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